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Umhlanga and surrounds have a lot to offer for the whole family. There are plenty entertainment for young and old. Below we would like to mention but only a few of the attractions of this wonderful slice of the east coast of South Africa.
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Natal Sharks Board
1a Herrwood Drive, Umhlanga Rocks
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Website: http://www.shark.co.za/
Visit the only organization of its kind in the world |
| The Audio-Visual Programme is a visual spectacle. It is a powerful combination of sweeping aerials, slow pans, tight close-ups & superb imagery. Although this 26 minute long presentation is designed to entertain, it is also educational with information on the sensory biology of sharks and their role as top predators in the marine food chain.
The audio-visual and shark dissection is presenter at the following times :
Tuesday 9h00 & 14h00
Wednesday 9h00 & 14h00
Thursday 9h00 & 14h00
Sunday 14h00
No shows on recognised public holidays.
Watch a shark dissection and see the internal anatomy of one of the ocean's most awesome predators.
Visit the display hall and view the large variety of lifelike replicas of sharks, fish and rays, including that of a 892kg Great White Shark.
Browse in the Curio Shop where a treasure chest of unusual and stylish gift, including hand crafts, T-shirts, leather goods, jewellery and other ornaments, awaits you.
The Curio Shop and Display Hall are open to the public from 08h00 to 16h00 Monday - Friday and Sunday 13h00 to 16h00
Boat Trips
Look out for dolphins and whales on these early morning boat trips on a Sharks Board skiboat and observe first hand how the meshing crews go about their servicing of the shark nets off Durban's Golden Mile. Experience and enjoy the sights of Durban as you travel through the harbour and out to sea into the rising sun.
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Aqua Rush
Grannies Pool, Umhlanga Rocks
TEL: 031 - 562 0271
FAX: 031 - 562 2071
Aqua Rush is owner run by Cliff Van Zyl, who has years of experience launching from Grannies Pool off Umhlanga Rocks.
Aqua Rush offers a number of exciting water activities:
Surprising SCUBA DIVING from wrecks to rocky reef canyons.
OFFSHORE SNORKELLING with chance Marine Encounters.
FUN and PLEASURE CRUISES and of course SPEAR FISHING trips. |
Candles by Design
Shop 5B, Umhlanga Plaza, Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga
Tel: (078) 894 6757 or 072 227 2172
uShaka Marine World |
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Ushaka Marine World offers a world of entertainment. This aqua-marine park has a world-class aquarium, a water theme slide park, village walk, private beach and lots of restaurants and shops. For more information click on the picture above to look at their website! |
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Sibaya Casino
Sibaya Casino is only 20 minutes drive away North of Umhlanga. They offer gaming, live entertainment, conferencing, accommodation and food. There is also a cultural village.
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You won't believe your luck! |
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Suncoast Casino
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World is situated along the beachfront in Durban and offers not only gaming, gambling and Restaurants but also access to one of Durban's cleanest beaches.
http://www.suncoastcasino.co.za/ |
Nature and Amusement Parks |
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CROCODILE CREEK |
Open 9h30 -17h00
Tours 10h30 / 11h30 / 12h30 / 14h30 / 15h30
Feeding 11h00 / 15h00
Curio Shop - Coffee Shop - Crocodile Dishes - Bush trails
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| CROC VALLEY |
Open Tues - Sun : 9h00 - 17h00
Feeding on Sundays at 15h00
Crocs - Ostrich - Snakes - Arts & Crafts - Bird watching
Picnic and Braai - Bush walks - Tea Garden
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UMGENI RIVER
BIRD PARK |
Open 9h00 - 17h00
Bird Shows at 11h00 and 14h00 Tues - Sun
Teagarden serves light meals
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Horse Trails and Horseback Riding |
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Giba Gorge Horse Trails
ADDRESS: Swallow Farm, Giba Gorge
TEL: 082 6233 783 (Cheri) 082 448 3130 (Nic)
FAX: n/a
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Giba Gorge Horse Trails Horseback Riding.
Quiet time by the streams and waterfalls and exploring the valleys rich fauna and flora, streams and waterfalls.
Available rides: Morning, Day, Sunset, Night and destination rides, and Lessons.
Magicalpony walks for the kids,
WE CATER FOR ALL LEVEL’S OF RIDING SKILLS. Open 6 days a week, all rides are guided.
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